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Has anyone else heard the Calyx DAC 24/192?

I heard this unit last week and must say it sounded very good. I was at an audio store and they were comparing it to an M2Tech Young and Rega DAC. It was immediately apparent that this unit bettered both in terms of dynamics, ease of presentation, and low level detail. It was connected via Coax and they say that USB is better still. Just wondered if anyone else has experience with this unit. I am planning to try one in my system within the next couple weeks and will post a review.

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eugene81
270 posts
 
This DAC is something. See my impressions here and some links here:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1320563994&openmine&zzEugene81&4&5#Eugene81

One of those links is a direct comparison with the Ayre QB-9 in which the Calyx trounces it, but I am still curious about the Ayre. I'm going to bring in my Calyx to my local dealer one of these days and do a comparo myself. Luckily, the dealer has my speakers and carries my amp brand too.
singleendedsingle
664 posts
 
I have seen this dac getting mentioned on some forums, but there are few comparisons.
Op, i look forward for the review.
guydebord
11 posts
 
Anyone compared it to the EE minimax plus?
eugene81
270 posts
 
Anyone else care to weigh in? I'm trying to decide between this and Ayre qb-9, the Ayre having the advantage of used availability. I'd be buying the Calyx new and will take a hit, possibly substantial, when I want to upgrade.
chatta
314 posts
 
I've heard that the Calyx supports 32/384 which is better than 32/192 on the Mac.
harley888
11 posts
 
I have it. Love it!... feeding with Mac Mini, Amarra Mini-I use HDTracks for source, but have to admit- iTunes dwnlds do a wonderful job also..i do have set up with usb---pushin' all this to set of Cain Cain single Bens, with Sunfire/Carver gear in middle (TGP5).power is Sophia monos..(91-01)..
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